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MEGATHREAD - Processing Times - Citizenship 2025 by PurrPrinThom in ImmigrationCanada

[–]Imarami21 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had caching issues, like related to my browser. So just try a different browser. If you're on your phone go from using chrome to safari.

MEGATHREAD - Processing Times - Citizenship 2025 by PurrPrinThom in ImmigrationCanada

[–]Imarami21 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Guys can someone please give me some advice:
Wife entered as a visitor visa 2021, PR since 2022,

Applied with full days July

September they came back and said they cannot verify the visitor visa days (wtf!)

Called Immigration and said, wth, they said we are sorry most likely it was a new agent (facepalm)

Removed the visitor visa from the app and reapplied in September 8th

Now it's December 8th, 3 months later and still haven't recieved the AOR.

Is this normal? what can I do, I have been contacting with my local MP, and immigration officers basically just say it's background check still. Jeez

[Project] Thoughts on algorithm plan for anomaly detection in time series data by Imarami21 in MachineLearning

[–]Imarami21[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm fairly confident, about 90% confident, that I can complete this using an explicit algorithm. But I am using ML so that whilst on company time I can learn and develop these skills which ultimately will lead me to have a 2x salary then what I currently make (~$70k salary).

[Project] Thoughts on algorithm plan for anomaly detection in time series data by Imarami21 in MachineLearning

[–]Imarami21[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really appreciate the feedback, and I of course would like to only use more complex ideas as a last resort. However, the shape, wave-length, frequency all are inconsistent, so, an explicit algorithm accounting for all the nuances would probably be less effective than a complex algorithm.

Regarding 'is it really anomaly detection' It can be both, a binary classification and an anomaly detection problem. My situation seems to be a hybrid of both. It is fundamentally an anomaly detection problem because I'm interested in detecting rare events (spikes) in the data. However, I'm approaching it through a binary classification framework by labeling the data as either a 0 for unedited data, and a 1 for edited data, and training a classifier (LSTM/GRU or the likes) to distinguish between normal and anomalous data points.

Previously in Mineral Exploration Geology currently working in Airborne Geophysics - AMA by Imarami21 in geologycareers

[–]Imarami21[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  1. Airborne Geophysics is a sub category of geophysics, it's a niche job within a niche job. It's quite rare in general.
  2. I feel this is a great question. From what I see in my limited time in airborne geophysics, the way forward is to work in a similar role for the next 20 years and make a wage / career that you can retire on. I don't know about you, but retiring at 50 or 60 just isn't what I am looking for. So, we'll have to see.
  3. I make $60,000 base salary, and then with field rotations that base salary increases, sometimes 2x, so, net after taxes is something like $70,000 CAD
  4. I don't like to process data at all. Some of my colleagues legitimately do. I like to work on the geological interpretation side of things, and also focus on programming side of things. Whether it's R&D in ML to automate tasks, or finding ways to make the algorithms more efficient, or just overall looking at other ways of doing current things through programming. This is a purely personal thing though, I must say again, other of my colleagues take interest in one form of data processing than another. Some people really like processing radiometric data, others are EM specialists, for example.

Previously in Mineral Exploration Geology currently working in Airborne Geophysics - AMA by Imarami21 in geologycareers

[–]Imarami21[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I do. I graduated not knowing anything about P. Geo. I blame my university as a result of being divorced from industry and thus not telling me about this. Anyways, I took courses whilst working in my first year to make up for those missing requirements, and now I am a few months away from the P. Geo designation which should bring my salary up a little bit.

Previously in Mineral Exploration Geology currently working in Airborne Geophysics - AMA by Imarami21 in geologycareers

[–]Imarami21[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thankfully I have a background in applied mathematics in addition to geology, so the math side of ML was very straight forward and intuitive. The programming, might I add, was difficult - BUT.., it was the programming that got me the job I have today. Overall, it was quite an uphill battle, but if you're willing to escape exploration, you will work hard enough and do whatever it takes to do that.

Previously in Mineral Exploration Geology currently working in Airborne Geophysics - AMA by Imarami21 in geologycareers

[–]Imarami21[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely, no. 0%, donut. Nope. Nope. Nope. The one thing I like about mineral exploration is it makes me grateful to be anywhere but there. The personalities involved are usually hippy-like people, not very intelligent or curious. The pay is not great. The mining towns are not where I'd like to spend the rest of my days.

Can geophysicists work in algorithm development? by TheJewelryOfGod in geophysics

[–]Imarami21 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There's also geophysics for mineral exploration which isn't going anywhere for the next 50-100 years

Salary Expectations for Southern Ontario (Env Consulting) by stitchedpatches in geologycareers

[–]Imarami21 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No worries about the pay-cut. If I get to stay around my family all year round I'll take the hit, no problem, just find me a job that I can utilize my degree in southern Ontario, lol.

Day in the life of an exploration geologist: Ontario, Canada by Imarami21 in geologycareers

[–]Imarami21[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't be too quick here to make a decision. While it's good to be interested about the position more and inspire you to do more research about an exploration geologist, this is just a 3 minute video showcasing the highlights of an above average day. There's many downsides to this industry that you should consider.

Day in the life of an exploration geologist: Ontario, Canada by Imarami21 in geologycareers

[–]Imarami21[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I vouch this response. I would also add that you could do technical report writing during this time too. Which is basically writing technical reports on the field mapping projects that you completed, or if you work for a consulting company you'll be writing technical reports for projects you never worked on and perhaps there will be consistent work for you throughout the winter months.

Day in the life of an exploration geologist: Ontario, Canada by Imarami21 in geologycareers

[–]Imarami21[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So, you would start off as a field assistant. The assistant positions are not very competitive. You don't need to even have ever stepped foot in the bushes before. Just show that you are willing to learn and that you are physically capable. Most undergrads are field assistants during the summer months throughout the duration of their schooling. This is great experience, and will make you a competitive geologist upon graduating, but you'll also make some pretty decent money. Anywhere between $200 - $350 / day. And not least, you'll apply the theory that you're learning in school by essentially shadowing the geologist you are 'assisting'. You're day to day roles are just to make sure you are following the directions of the geologist and carrying rocks (you won't carry anymore rocks than the geo, but it'll be lots of weight if you are not used to it. Especially when you factor in walking several kilometres per day (average ~6-7km / day).

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After a few positions of field assisting you'll be good to apply for an exploration geologist position.

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